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September 29, 2026 2 min read
Jet Ski Racing Heads to Havasu: The 2026 SBT IJSBA World Finals
For one week each fall, Lake Havasu City becomes a gathering place for the personal watercraft racing community. The 2026 SBT IJSBA World Finals take place October 3–11 at Red Rock Waterside, 1534 Beachcomber Boulevard, Lake Havasu City, Arizona.
This year marks the event’s 45th annual edition. Racers from different classes and disciplines will compete on the water, while fans can explore the event grounds and meet people who share their enthusiasm for jet skis and WaveRunners.
What Can Fans Watch?
The World Finals bring together more than one style of racing. The published schedule includes stand-up Ski and sit-down Runabout classes, novice and amateur competition, junior classes, endurance motos, vintage watercraft, and freestyle.
According to IJSBA’s current schedule, Monday, October 5 is a practice day for Tuesday’s classes. Competition is scheduled across Tuesday, October 6, through Sunday, October 11, with Pro Ski GP and Pro Runabout GP motos among the weekend events. IJSBA also lists a Saturday night freestyle event under the London Bridge.
If you’re new to racing, you don’t need to know every class to enjoy it. Watch how riders choose their lines, handle turns, and manage traffic on the course. Then take a walk through the trade show to see the people and products behind the sport.
A New Name for a Familiar Venue
Longtime World Finals followers may know the location as Crazy Horse Campgrounds. IJSBA says the venue has new ownership and is now called Red Rock Waterside. The address remains 1534 Beachcomber Boulevard.
IJSBA describes the event as more than racing: it also includes a watercraft trade show and a gathering of PWC owners and enthusiasts. Spectator admission is listed as free. Check the event information for current parking details before you go.
Follow the World Finals
Whether you’re traveling to Arizona or watching from home, keep an eye on the official IJSBA World Finals schedule for class updates. We’ll be following the racing and cheering on the riders who keep this sport moving forward.
From everyone at Watercraft Superstore, good luck to the competitors, crews, and teams headed to Havasu. Have a great World Finals week!
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